Wash dishes in this order:
glassware, cutlery, pots and
pans then plates and bowls

Safety first,
washes knives
separately and
from the dull
side sown.

Ouch that waters
hot! Make sure to
wash hands in warm
water.

Don’t forget
measuring
cups are for
wet
ingredient……
…

The smallest
measuring
mistakes
could cause
kitchen
disaster!

.

……Measuring
spoons are for
dry
ingredients.

Measure
liquids at eye
level in order
to get exact
measurement
!s.
Make sure to
pack brown
sugar down
tastes better
that way;

Level off
baking soda or
flour, makes
cookies nice
and fluffy.

Butter already has the
measurements right on
the package, so don’t
worry about it.

You will love this vegan
cake!!

How to make:

Wet ingredients:
2 ⅓ cups icing sugar
1 cup canola oil

Preheat oven to 350ºF.
1. In a large bowl mix all the dry ingredients together.
2. Add the applesauce, oil, carrots and raisins and mix until everything is well
combined.
3. Pour into a greased 9”x 13” baking pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a
toothpick or skewer inserted in centre comes out clean.
4. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes and then gently flip it out onto a
cooling rack. Let it cool completely before icing.
5. To make the icing, cream margarine and cream cheese together until combined.
Add icing sugar ⅓ of a cup at a time and continue to beat until smooth and creamy.
Add the vanilla and mix again. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Aprons can be
fashionable
Buns are in
style now, so
put that hair
up!
Those $100
sneakers were
meant to be
ties up.
Baggy shirts are
totally cool; just
not in the kitchen,
roll those sleeves
up.

No necklaces
in the kitchen, I
know it hurts
me too.

Could you imagine if
one of your brackets
fell into you food,
gross!

Parents driving you crazy?
Get to
know your
parents
first
Parents
have always
had the

she got married she decided to
come to Canada. Because she
wanted a better life for her and
her future children.

Don’t pass it up!
One of my mother’s goals
that she did not accomplish

biggest impression on their

was becoming a nurse. She

children’s lives. The stories that

loved the idea of working

parents tell their children about

with kids, meeting new

their achiement and failures
help their children learn new
things about the real word. I

people and hearing
everyone’s life stories. But

myself am not very good with

right after she came to

managing time so speaking with

Canada she had me

my mom helped me understand

(Yanet.)So she decided to

and learn better ways to

wait before going to school

manage the hours that I have in
the day.

Leaving the nest
One of the main goals my
mom accomplished while
she was a teen was coming
to Canada. None of her other
siblings had went out of Africa

to become a nurse. When I
was old enough she wanted
to try but decided not to
because she thought her
English might be to pour
and that going through
school may be a lot of work
with a toddler. Knowing

yet so she didn’t feel like she

what I know now about

was ready to leave. But after

goal setting I think my

mother should have went to

younger siblings. But

school first and become a

despite all this she was still

nurse first. That way it

able to accomplish her long

would have been a lot

term goal of coming to

easier for her to plan out

Canada. The area my mom

scheduling. Also she still

told me to concentrate on

could have gone to nursing

understanding myself. She

school. She could have

says that you could have

planned out her hours so

the best degree but you

that way she could see

won’t be happy because

what times she had

you won’t know if it’s what

available for school and

you want or what someone

what time she needed to

told you to want. My smart

pick up her toddler(me)from

goal for this month is to

daycare

have a healthy breakfast

Advice for now and the future
Out of all the advice my
mom have me in the
interview the one she

every morning. If I can
accomplish this goal ill
have a steady amount of
energy for the whole day.
And I won’t be as tired

emphasised the most to me

throughout the day.

was to never give up. My

Get those obstacles out of

mom has a lot of struggle

your way!

growing up in a ‘’third world
country,” (Africa) she had
all the responsibilities of
her household like daily
chores and caring for her

My smart goal is to eat a healthy
breakfast every morning so that
I have more energy throughout
my day. Some obstacles that
might get in the way of me

Parents driving you crazy?
accomplishing these goals are

upbringing, struggles and

my sleeping habitats. If I sleep

accomplishments. My

in I won’t have enough time to
make a breakfast, my strategy
to overcome this obstacle is to

mother’s goal setting
abilities are really great

go to sleep earlier so that I

compared to mine. She has

wake up earlier. My enabling

a lot more focus. I f she

goal for this obstacle is to be

wants to get something

more prepared the day before.

done she will get it don’t

For example I should get my
clothes ready for the next day,
get my bag ready the night

know questions asked. I on
the other hand tend to start

before and do my homework the

something have a good

night before. That way I won’t

strong start then stop after

be doing my homework in the

a while. But hopefully with

morning and missing breakfast

these new strategies I’ll be

because I don’t have enough
time. I also should plan out hour
blocks for my mornings and

able to accomplish my goal
that I have set for this

afternoons. Therefore I can get

month and other goals I

everything done a head of time

may want to set in the

instead of doing all my chores,

future.

homework and assignments at
the last minute (mornings) and
skipping breakfast.

Things I learned
Over all I learned a lot more
about my mother’s

Mexican Tostadas that will spice up your
meal time!
Why does this recipe fit the Canadian
food guide? 4 easy reasons. This recipe
has 3 of the 4 categories in the Canadian
food guide; meat and alternatives,
vegetables and fruits and grain products.
Another reason is that the sour cream in
this recipe is low fat instead of a regular
or higher percentage. My third reason is
that the tortillas in this recipe are whole
grain instead of white, which is healthier
substitution. The final reason this recipe
fits the food guide, is because the chicken
in this recipe is baked instead of being
fried which again is a healthier
substitution.
This meal is great for teens! It does take
time to make, but the ingredients needed for
this recipe are already in most peoples
kitchens. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to know a special
way of cutting vegetables, or have big fancy
equipment. All you need is a little bit of extra
time, and a few spices to make this recipe a
success. All the FACTTS (flavour, aroma,
colour, texture, temperature and smell) with
the easy skills needed to make this recipe
make it an amazing meal for teens.

Mexican Tostadas that will spice up your
meal time!
How to make:
1. Bake chicken in oven for 25-30
minutes. When done transfer
chicken to cooling rack, Shred the
meat to desired lengths and set
aside
2. Heat 1 tbsp. (15 mL) oil in a
large frying pan over medium-high
heat. Add peppers, onions, and
garlic. Sauté until softened, about
8 minutes. Stir in chili powder,
paprika, cumin, pepper, and salt;
cook 2 minutes more. Stir in
tomatoes. Simmer, uncovered,
until sauce thickens, about 8
minutes. Remove from heat; keep
warm. Meanwhile, in a saucepan,
heat beans over medium heat in
their liquid; drain and rinse.
3. In a heavy frying pan (cast iron),
heat the remaining oil and toast
tor-tillas, one at a time, over high
heat, until crisp and lightly
browned, about 1 minute per side.
Keep warm.
4. To assemble, divide chicken,
tomato sauce, beans, diced
tomato, and lettuce among all 8

tostadas. Sprinkle with jala-peños.
Top with 1 tbsp. (15 mL) each of
the cheddar cheese and sour
cream, plus a radish slice and
some salsa, if desired

Why you should
start meal
planning!
 Helps you eat a healthy
variety of foods
throughout the week.
 Saves time by planning
grocery store visits, and
reducing trips to the
grocery store.
 Gets meals on the table
faster